Gold Note Machiavelli MKII Cartridge
Best moving coil cartridge for audiophiles seeking exceptional clarity and fluidity.
This cartridge prioritizes musical fluidity and organic smoothness over clinical, analytical precision. By pairing a rigid boron cantilever with a high-precision diamond, it manages to extract deep, dynamic detail from your records without ever sounding fatiguing or overly sharp.
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking immersive and highly detailed soundscapes
- Listeners prioritizing long-term reliability and premium build quality
- Vinyl collectors demanding precise groove tracking and minimal distortion
Who should skip it
- Novice users intimidated by complex calibration and alignment processes
- Owners of standard systems lacking high-gain phono amplification
- Budget-conscious hobbyists looking for entry-level pricing
Performance breakdown
Sonic Fluidity
Delivers a seamless, liquid presentation that elevates complex musical passages.
Build Integrity
Duralumin 7000 alloy construction provides exceptional structural rigidity and resonance control.
Tracking Precision
The high-precision Line Contact diamond ensures accurate groove tracing and detail retrieval.
Dynamic Range
Captures the full scale of recordings with impressive punch and subtle nuance.
Cantilever Rigidity
Boron material minimizes unwanted vibrations for a cleaner, more transparent signal.
Frequency Extension
Broad 10-40kHz response captures deep bass and airy, shimmering high frequencies.
Key Specs
Type
MC Low Output
Output Voltage
0.4mV (Gold) / 0.5mV (Red)
Frequency Response
10-40,000Hz
Impedance
30Ω (Gold) / 40Ω (Red)
Suggested Load
470Ω
Compliance
10x10^-6 cm/dyne
Channel Separation
>28dB
Tracking Force
1.8-2.1g
Cantilever
Boron (Gold) / Aluminum (Red)
Mounting Hole Diamond Distance
9mm
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